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View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.History & DiscoveriesTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusSpring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol.Read the Story

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      Intern Mary Delaney learns about an air handling unit from AOC Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Worker Valarie Buggie to better understand the parts and services required by heating and cooling systems.

Behind the Scenes

  Looking Ahead for Talent — Finding the Next Win
By aoc staff |March 19, 2018
Not all internships are created equal. The Architect of the Capitol strives to make the intern experience substantive, challenging and rewarding. And that philosophy was evident during the piloting of the AOC's new work-for-credit intern program in the House Office Buildings.
    Sculpture detail of a person playing an instrument.

Projects

  Conserving the Grant Memorial
By michele cohen |July 18, 2016
The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Curator for the Architect of the Capitol describes the restoration work on the bronze components and marble pedestals. When completed viewers will again see the subtle details of the original sculpture.
    Sculpture with three faces.

History & Discoveries

  Mothers in Marble (and Bronze)
By erin courtney |May 6, 2016
In honor of Mother's Day, explore more women who have played significant roles in the development of our nation and are featured in art at the U.S. Capitol.
    AOC Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum searches the Willamette National Forest in Oregon for the perfect U.S. Christmas Tree.

Programs & Events

  A 'Noble' Decision in Oregon: Selecting the Capitol Christmas Tree
By jim kaufmann |November 1, 2018
The Architect of the Capitol selects the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in consultation with the United States Forest Service. Follow along as our Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum travels to the Willamette National Forest in Oregon to select the 2018 tree.
    Programs & Events

  Mobility Assistance: There When You Need It!
By sharon gang |July 13, 2015
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center provides many accessibility services from shuttles, ramps and escalators to touchable objects and open captioning. We work closely with the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services on several fronts. Visitors may request wheelchairs at the North Coat Check.
    Person standing facing a plant.

Behind the Scenes

  A Career Fusing Art, Design and Plants
By devin dotson |October 27, 2023
Nick Nelson combines diverse passions into a landscape architecture career.
    Two adults and two children standing in front of a plane.

Doing Good

  Modern-Day Superhero
By justin kieffer |November 17, 2016
Each one of us has the ability to learn a new skill that we are passionate about and then use that gift in ways that can help others.Each one of us has the ability to learn a new skill that we are passionate about and then use that gift in ways that can help others. This doing good story is of an AOC employee who volunteers with Angel Flight Soars, working to transport cancer patients and others to treatment centers.
    The lunette "Telegraph" by Brumidi in the now Lyndon B. Johnson Room, S-211.

History & Discoveries

  Plenty to Be Thankful For
By sarah davis |November 20, 2017
The cornucopia, a traditional symbol of the Thanksgiving holiday, appears in a variety of places in the U.S. Capitol including the Rotunda and Brumidi Corridors.
    Three people looking at pieces of sculpture.

Projects

  Recasting Missing Parts of the Grant Memorial
By michele cohen |January 7, 2016
New pieces for the Grant Memorial are being cast in a Philadelphia foundry under the watchful eye of the conservator and the Architect of the Capitol team. On a recent visit, AOC employees observed the casting process in action, including the dramatic moment when the molten bronze is poured.
    Numbers found on the pediment.

History & Discoveries

  The $28,000,000 Question
By michele cohen |April 17, 2018
Solving the mystery of numbers inscribed on a block of the Senate pediment.
    View of a hallway with scaffolding.

Projects

  The AOC Never Paints Itself Into a Corner
By justin kieffer |September 26, 2023
An in-depth look at the most recent phase of the Capitol Building Paint Analysis and Plaster Repairs project.
    AOC employees discussing permit requirements during a self-inspection at the U.S. Capitol.

Behind the Scenes

  Capitol Building Self-Inspections
By erin nelson |June 16, 2020
The Architect of the Capitol continues to evaluate how best to keep our employees safe.
    Portrait of a person standing.

Behind the Scenes

  A Woman's Perspective: Turning Challenges into Opportunities and Personal Growth
By deatra trinidad |March 8, 2017
The AOC's Deputy Facility Manager at the United States Supreme Court Building began her engineering career path from a love of roller coasters. Now, in an effort to give back to the community, she volunteers with school robotics competitions and at STEM type expositions.
    History & Discoveries

  Cool Tools: A Tuning Fork?
By franklin bradley |March 10, 2016
Tuning forks are frequently used by musicians to adjust their instruments. So why does the Architect of the Capitol have one – and what makes it cool? Montgomery C. Meigs used this tuning fork during the 1850s Capitol Dome construction to evaluate its cast iron beams.
    Cultivating a New Agriculture Exhibit at the U.S. Botanic Garden

Programs & Events

  Cultivating a New Agriculture Exhibit at the U.S. Botanic Garden
By devin dotson |September 14, 2022
Visitors can explore the galleries and gardens to learn how inventive ideas in agriculture, both scientific and social, sustain and enrich life and how growing and cooking food connects people with each other and their communities.
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